Horseshoe Bay public meetings in 2023

The Board of Adjustment

The Horseshoe Bay Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and vote on two variance requests: one to allow a second driveway access at 336 Blazing Star and another to permit a fence encroaching into a setback at 409 Hi Circle North. The board will also approve minutes from the October 31, 2023 meeting. Staff recommends approval of both variances.

• Variance 2023-06: second driveway access for Lot 13, 336 Blazing Star, Skywater Over Horseshoe Bay Plat 2.1
• Variance 2023-07: fence encroachment into setback for Lot 25083-A, 409 Hi Circle North, Horseshoe Bay Plat 25.83
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes
• Approval of October 31, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will make appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Transportation Advisory Committee, and will consider a new utility ordinance on backflow prevention. The council will also vote on several building permit extensions for properties in Legends Communities and other locations. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and the 2023 tax roll.

• Ordinance 2024-02: establishing a cross connection and backflow prevention program, with penalties up to $2,000
• Building permit extensions for 213 Mayapple, 400 Mayapple, 412 Mayapple, 827 Longshot, 2905 Hi Mesa, 1305 Apache Tears, and 204 Wennmohs
• Appointments to Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Transportation Advisory Committee
• Approval of 2023 tax roll from Llano and Burnet counties
• Resolution 2024-09 amending depository accounts for TexPool and Texas Class

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will canvass the November 7, 2023 election results, appoint a new council member to fill the vacancy created by Elsie Thurman's election as mayor, and consider several ordinances and resolutions. The council will also discuss a new cross-connection control program for utilities and releasing property from the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction.

• Ordinance 2024-01: Canvassing returns and declaring results of the November 7, 2023 general election (Mayor: Thurman 1,427 votes; Council: Jones 1,130, Hosea 1,062, Morgan 905)
• Resolution 2024-08: Filling a vacancy on the City Council by appointment for the unexpired term ending November 5, 2024
• Ordinance 2024-02: Establishing a cross connection control and backflow prevention program, with penalties up to $2,000
• Resolution 2024-03: Releasing certain property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city
• Consent agenda includes awarding Task Order No. 2 with HDR Engineering for the West Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project

The Board of Adjustment

The Horseshoe Bay Board of Adjustment is holding a public meeting to handle routine procedural items: calling the meeting to order, taking public comments, and approving the minutes from the September 12, 2023 regular meeting. No new variance requests or other substantive matters are listed on the agenda.

• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2023 regular meeting
• Meeting held at Police Training Room, #1 Community Drive, Horseshoe Bay, TX

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council is meeting to consider routine business, including two building permit extension requests for properties at 213 and 400 Mayapple in Legends Communities. The council will also hear a financial report and approve several consent agenda items, including contracts and resolutions. Proclamations and staff recognitions are also on the agenda.

• Third 60-day building permit extension for 213 Mayapple, fee $5,000
• Third 60-day building permit extension for 400 Mayapple, fee $5,000
• Approval of FY2023 Fourth Quarter Investment Report
• Resolution 2024-02 designating official newspaper for FY2024
• Annual renewal of firefighting services agreement with Llano County ESD 4, MUD 1, and Deerhaven WCID

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on whether to recommend City Council approve Zoning Change No. 2023-08, which would rezone 0.373 acres at 819 Summit Rock Blvd from A-1 Recreational to R-1 Single Family Estate Residential. The applicant, Modern Homestead, wants to build part of a single-family home on the parcel, which is adjacent to existing R-1 lots. The request was previously denied by the commission and failed at City Council for lack of motion. Staff recommends approval, but one neighbor has filed a letter in opposition.

• Public hearing and recommendation on Zoning Change No. 2023-08: rezone 0.373 acres from A-1 Recreational to R-1 Single Family Estate at 819 Summit Rock Blvd
• Applicant: Modern Homestead; property is part of The Overlook at Summit Rock POD 11.1
• Previous commission recommendation to deny (April 25, 2023) and City Council no-motion failure (May 16, 2023)
• One letter of opposition on file
• Approval of August 8, 2023 special meeting minutes

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 budget and setting the property tax rate, along with related ordinances and a fee schedule update. The meeting also includes proclamations, public hearings, and routine consent items.

• Adoption of FY 2024 budget (Ordinance 2023-38) with $38.4M revenues and $45.8M expenditures
• Public hearing and action on proposed 2023 ad valorem tax rate of $0.26775 per $100 valuation
• Ordinance 2023-39 levying ad valorem taxes for FY 2023-2024
• Ratification of property tax revenue increase of $1,322,196 (16.16% increase)
• Ordinance 2023-40 amending water, sewer, and garbage collection rates

City Council

This is a procedural meeting with no decisions or discussions on specific agenda items. It includes a welcome and presentation by the mayor, followed by an open forum where residents can visit stations to learn about current topics. No action will be taken.

• Open forum with stations on current topics
• No action items or votes scheduled

The Board of Adjustment

The Horseshoe Bay Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on Variance No. 2023-05, requested by Roy and Tricia Clements, to subdivide a 7-acre lot at 1010 County Road 2831 into two 3.5-acre lots in Zone 17 The Hills. The variance is needed because The Hills zone does not allow subdivision without approval. Staff recommends approval, but one resident has called in opposition.

• Public hearing on BOA Variance No. 2023-05 to subdivide 1010 County Road 2831 into two 3.5-acre lots
• Variance to Section 14.02.420(a)(5) of the Zoning Ordinance
• Approval of minutes from August 15, 2023 regular meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes

The Board approved the minutes from the August 15, 2023 meeting by a 5-0 vote. It then denied Variance No. 2023-05, a request to subdivide Lot No. 14 at 1010 County Road 2831, also by a 5-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous 5-0 vote.

• Approved August 15, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Denied Variance No. 2023-05 for subdivision at 1010 County Road 2831 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and possibly take action on the proposed FY 2024 budget and the five-year capital improvement plan. The budget includes a 15.42% increase in total property tax revenue, with $450,380.42 from new property. A staff memo also outlines a proposal to increase dependent health and dental coverage from 50% to 65%, which would add $24,360 to the budget.

• Proposed FY 2024 budget with $1,269,857.66 (15.42%) increase in property tax revenue
• Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan discussion
• Proposal to increase dependent medical/dental coverage to 65% (cost: $24,360)
• Health insurance premiums decrease of $69,453 with United Healthcare
• Dental premiums increase 5% ($3,805); long-term disability rates up 24% ($6,836)

The City Council reviewed the proposed FY 2024 Budget and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. No actions were taken on these items or during the executive session regarding personnel matters.

• Proposed FY 2024 Budget: No action taken
• Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan: No action taken
• Personnel Matters (Executive Session): No action taken

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY 2023-2024 budget, as well as two preliminary plats for new residential developments. The council will also discuss and possibly take action on ordinances related to broadband infrastructure and building permit regulations, along with several building permit extension requests. The agenda includes routine consent items and informational reports.

• Public hearing on adoption of FY 2023-2024 budget
• Silver Rock preliminary plat: 19 lots at 24435 E. HWY 71
• Pinnacle Reserve preliminary plat: 19 single-family lots and 2 open space lots at Bay West Boulevard and Blister Gold
• Ordinance 2023-37: granting Rio Broadband, LLC rights to use public rights-of-way
• Ordinance 2023-35: amending building permit regulations for 10,000 sq ft buildings and permit lengths

Council approved a $406,000 broadband fiber optic expansion and granted right-of-way use to Rio Broadband, LLC. Two preliminary plats for residential lots were approved, and several building permit extensions were granted. Action on the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget was tabled until September 19, 2023.

• Approved Silver Rock phased preliminary plat for 19 lots (5-0)
• Approved Pinnacle Reserve preliminary plat for 19 single family and 2 open space lots (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-37 granting right-of-way use to Rio Broadband, LLC (5-0)
• Awarded $406,000 agreement for broadband fiber optic project expansion to Rio Broadband, LLC (5-0)
• Approved 60-day building permit extensions for 2808 Aurora, 100 W. Up There, and 104 South Desert Rose at $5,000 fee each (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-35 amending building regulations for 10,000 square foot buildings and permit lengths (4-1)
• Tabled action on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget
• Approved consent agenda including Escondido PID update and police surplus property resolution (5-0)

The Board of Adjustment

The Horseshoe Bay Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and vote on two variance requests: one to allow a fence to encroach into a setback at 711 Apache Tears, and another to allow a second driveway access point at 420 Blazing Star. The board will also approve minutes from the May 2, 2023 meeting and take public comments.

• Variance 2023-03: fence encroachment into setback along Blue Fox at 711 Apache Tears
• Variance 2023-04: second point of access for lot at 420 Blazing Star in Summit Rock
• Approval of minutes from May 2, 2023 regular meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved two variance requests regarding property setbacks and access points. The board also approved the minutes from the March 7, 2023, meeting.

• Approved minutes of March 7, 2023, meeting (5-0)
• Approved Variance No. 2023-03 for fence encroachment at 711 Apache Tears (5-0)
• Approved Variance No. 2023-04 for additional point of access at 420 Blazing Star (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Horseshoe Bay Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommending approval of two preliminary plats to City Council. The first is Pinnacle Reserve, a 7.62-acre subdivision with 19 single-family lots and 2 open-space lots at Bay West Blvd and Blister Gold. The second is Silver Rock, a 161.067-acre phased mixed-use development with 19 lots at 24435 E. Hwy 71. Staff recommends approval for both.

• Pinnacle Reserve: 19 single-family lots, 2 open-space lots, 7.62 acres, Bay West Blvd and Blister Gold
• Silver Rock: 19 lots on 161.067 acres, 24435 E. Hwy 71, mixed-use with commercial, townhome, garden home, and single-family lots
• Silver Rock phased in 3 phases; Phase 1 includes senior living campus and commercial uses
• Silver Rock traffic impact: 4,658 trips per day at build-out; TXDOT improvements needed on Hwy 71
• Approval of July 11, 2023 special meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend City Council approval for two new residential developments. Both the Pinnacle Reserve and Silver Rock preliminary plats passed with unanimous support.

• Approved July 11, 2023 Special Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve The Pinnacle Reserve Preliminary Plat for 19 single family lots and 2 open space lots (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Silver Rock Phased Preliminary Plat for 19 lots (5-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council is meeting to consider several significant items, including updating water and wastewater impact fees, annexing and rezoning the Silver Rock property, and proposing the 2023 tax rate. They will also hear the third-quarter financial report and discuss a building permit extension. The agenda includes public hearings for the impact fee ordinance and the Silver Rock annexation and rezoning.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-31 to update water and wastewater impact fees to $3,913 and $2,633 per service unit
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-34 to annex approximately 99.237 acres (Silver Rock) into city limits
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-32 to rezone 99.237 acres at 24435 E. Hwy 71 from A-1 to GH, R-6, C-2
• Discuss and consider proposing the 2023 tax rate
• Request for a 7th building permit extension for property at 100 Lighthouse Drive

The City Council approved the voluntary annexation and rezoning of 99.237 acres of land known as Silver Rock, though apartment zoning was removed. Council also set new utility impact fees and proposed the maximum tax rate for the fiscal year 2024 budget.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-31 setting water impact fee at $3,913.00 and wastewater at $2,633 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-34 for voluntary annexation of 99.237 acres at Silver Rock (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-32 rezoning 99.237 acres at Silver Rock, removing apartment zoning (5-0)
• Proposed maximum tax rate of $.27000 per $100 taxable valuation for FY 2024 budget (5-0)
• Approved 7th building permit extension for 100 Lighthouse Drive for 75 days and $22,500 fee (5-0)
• Approved total staff merit compensation adjustments of $230,226 or 3% (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-33 ordering a General Election for November 7, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved election service contracts and joint agreements with Llano and Burnet Counties (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending to City Council the rezoning of 99.237 acres at 24435 E. Hwy 71 from A-1 Recreational to a mix of GH Garden Home, R-6 Apartment/Townhouse/Cottage, and C-2 General Commercial. The property is part of the Silver Rock master planned development and is slated for annexation at the July 18 City Council meeting. The commission will also approve minutes from the May 30 meeting and take public comments.

• Rezoning 99.237 acres from A-1 Recreational to GH Garden Home (7.65 ac), R-6 Apartment/Townhouse/Cottage (32.59 ac), C-2 General Commercial (47.007 ac), with 11.99 ac remaining A-1
• Property located at 24435 E. Hwy 71, Horseshoe Bay West, Zone 3, E. Mercer Survey No. 4, Abstract No. 563
• Applicant: Horseshoe Bay Resort Development LLC
• Development to be accessed from Hwy 71 only; Traffic Impact Analysis under review by TxDOT
• First phase of development will include a Senior Living Campus

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council approve a zoning change for 99.237 acres at 24435 E. Hwy 71. The recommendation is contingent upon the property being annexed into the city limits.

• Approved May 30, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Zoning Change No. 2023-07 to rezone 99.237 acres from A-1 Recreational to GH Garden Home, R-6 Apartment, Townhouse, Cottage, and C-2 General Commercial (4-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will discuss and possibly take action on the proposed FY 2024 budget, including staff comments on operational maintenance and a 5-year capital improvement plan. They will also consider budget requests from city boards and the property tax rate, along with a long-term plan implementation update. An executive session is scheduled for the annual evaluation of the City Manager and contract discussion.

• Proposed FY 2024 Budget with department comments (Administration, Fire, Police, Development Services, Public Works, Utilities)
• Budget requests from City Boards, Commissions, and Committees
• Property Tax Rate discussion
• Long Term Plan Implementation Update
• Executive session: City Manager annual evaluation and contract (551.074)

City Council received presentations regarding the proposed FY 2024 Budget, budget requests from city boards, and property tax rate options. No substantive actions were taken on these items. The meeting concluded with a vote to adjourn.

• Proposed FY 2024 Budget: No action taken
• Budget Requests from City Boards, Commissions, and Committees: No action taken
• Property Tax Rate options: No action taken
• Long Term Plan Implementation Update: No action taken
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Horseshoe Bay City Council meeting. The council will review the June 20th meeting packet and the May 2023 monthly departmental reports. No specific decisions or discussions are listed beyond these routine items.

• Review of June 20th City Council meeting packet
• Review of May 2023 monthly departmental reports

The City Council approved a rezoning request for 60.07 acres on SH 71 and denied a conditional use permit for office/warehouse construction. The council also maintained the city's drought plan at Stage 2 and approved wireless provider lease agreements.

• Denied Ordinance 2023-30 for office/warehouse construction at The Parks at Horseshoe Bay (3-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-29 rezoning 60.07 acres on SH 71 to residential and commercial uses (5-0)
• Approved Drought Plan Level to remain at Stage 2 (5-0)
• Approved Tower Lease Agreements with VGI Technology and Zeecon Wireless Internet (5-0)
• Approved 60-day building permit extension for 504 Lighthouse Drive for a $10,000 fee (5-0)
• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council is holding a public hearing to consider Resolution 2023-13, which acknowledges receipt of the updated Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvements Plan and sets the stage to consider amending impact fees. No other substantive action is listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2023-13 regarding land use assumptions and capital improvements plan
• Possible action to amend impact fees

The City Council approved Resolution 2023-13, which acknowledges the receipt of the updated Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvements Plan. This action sets a public hearing to review the update and consider amending impact fees.

• Approved Resolution 2023-13 regarding Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvements Plan (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on whether to recommend that City Council rezone 60.07 acres on SH 71 from A-1 Recreational to a mix of residential and commercial uses for the Silver Rock master planned development. The applicant, Modern Homestead, proposes 43.16 acres of R-1 Single Family Residential, 1.32 acres of GH Garden Home, 1.36 acres of R-6 Apartment/Townhouse/Cottage, and 13.76 acres of C-2 General Commercial. The commission will also approve minutes from the April 25 meeting and take public comments.

• Rezoning of 60.07 acres from A-1 Recreational to R-1, GH, R-6, and C-2 for Silver Rock development
• Proposed uses: 43.16 acres R-1, 1.32 acres GH, 1.36 acres R-6, 13.76 acres C-2
• Property located on northeast side of SH 71, about 930 feet west of FM 2147 intersection
• Staff recommends approval; no written comments from adjacent property owners received
• Approval of April 25, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council approve a zoning change for 60.07 acres on SH 71. The request seeks to rezone the land from A-1 Recreational to a mix of single-family, garden home, apartment, townhouse, cottage, and general commercial uses.

• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Zoning Change No. 2023-06 for 60.07 acres (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Horseshoe Bay Capital Improvements Advisory Committee will review a draft report on land use assumptions and the capital improvements plan, which could lead to adoption of impact fees. The committee will decide whether to refer the report to the City Council to notice a public hearing. The meeting also includes approval of the March 6, 2023, minutes.

• Consider draft report on land use assumptions and capital improvements plan
• Possible referral to City Council for public hearing on impact fees
• Approval of March 6, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council approve a zoning change for 60.07 acres on SH 71. The request seeks to rezone the land from A-1 Recreational to a mix of single-family, garden home, apartment, townhouse, cottage, and general commercial uses.

• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Zoning Change No. 2023-06 for 60.07 acres (5-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council is meeting to consider several actions, including issuing $8 million in general obligation bonds to fund the City Center Complex and Fire Station 2 project, rezoning a 0.373-acre lot at 819 Summit Rock Blvd. from A-1 to R-1, and awarding contracts for street upgrades, design services, and construction management. The council will also vote on a resolution supporting a grant application for shared use paths, release 67.18 acres from the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction, and consider multiple building permit extension requests. Several items are informational only, including presentations and monthly reports.

• Ordinance 2023-28: Issue $8M in General Obligation Bonds for City Center Complex and Fire Station 2
• Ordinance 2023-27: Rezone 0.373 acres at 819 Summit Rock Blvd. from A-1 to R-1 (P&Z recommended denial)
• Resolution 2023-11: Support TxDOT grant application for shared use paths ($7-8M request)
• Resolution 2023-12: Release 67.18 acres from ETJ (Flatrock Texas II, LP)
• Award contracts for street upgrades, design services for City Center Complex/Fire Station 2, and Construction Manager at Risk

City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including street upgrades and design services for a new City Center and Fire Station 2. The council also authorized the issuance of General Obligation Bonds and approved various building permit extensions.

• Awarded $2,804,066.00 street upgrade contract to Aaron Concrete (4-0)
• Approved issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023 (4-0)
• Awarded architectural services for City Center and Fire Station 2 to Brown Reynolds Watford Architects (4-0)
• Authorized contract for Construction Manager At Risk for City Center and Fire Station 2 to Braun and Butler Construction (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-11 for TxDOT Transportation Alternatives project application (4-0)
• Approved budget amendments for General Fund and Utilities Fund (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-12 to release 67.18 acres of Flatrock Texas II, LP from ETJ (4-0)
• Approved 6 building permit extensions for various properties with fees ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 (3-0)

The Board of Adjustment

The Horseshoe Bay Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request by Daniel and Cynthia Dire to allow a front-facing garage at 304 Blazing Star in Summit Rock, which the zoning ordinance prohibits. Staff recommends approval, citing drainage easements and a waterway buffer that push the home back from the street. The board will also approve minutes from the March 7 meeting and take public comments.

• Variance No. 2023-02 for front-facing garage at 304 Blazing Star, Lot 5, Skywater Over Horseshoe Bay Plat 2.1
• Staff recommends approval of the variance
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes
• Approval of March 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Meeting at Police Training Room, #1 Community Drive

The Board of Adjustment approved Variance No. 2023-02 for Daniel and Cynthia Dire to allow a front-facing garage at 304 Blazing Star, contrary to zoning ordinance Section 14.02.414(d)(3)(F). The vote was 5-0. Minutes from the March 7 meeting were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Variance No. 2023-02 for a front-facing garage at 304 Blazing Star (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 7, 2023 regular meeting (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending to City Council a zoning change for 0.373 acres at 819 Summit Rock Blvd. The request would rezone the property from A-1 Recreational to R-1 Single Family Estate to allow construction of a single-family home. Staff recommends approval, though one area resident called in opposition.

• Public hearing on Zoning Change No. 2023-05: 0.373 acres at 819 Summit Rock Blvd from A-1 Recreational to R-1 Single Family Estate
• Approval of minutes from March 28 regular meeting
• Public comments limited to three minutes
• Presentation and discussion with City Attorney Rex Baker

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend that City Council deny a zoning change for a 0.373-acre lot. The request sought to rezone the property from A-1 Recreational to R-1 Single Family Estate. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 28, 2023, meeting.

• Recommended City Council deny Zoning Change No. 2023-05 for 819 Summit Rock Blvd (3-0)
• Approved March 28, 2023, meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests, including a commercial rezoning at 2301 Clayton Nolan, and consider amendments to irrigation and water conservation ordinances. The meeting also includes proclamations, staff recognitions, and routine consent agenda items.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-20: Rezoning 0.03 acres at 110 Los Puertas from A-1 to R-6 Casita
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-21: Rezoning 1.11 acres at 1200 CR 311 from A-1 to R-1 Single Family Residential
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-22: Rezoning 1.0 acres at 2301 Clayton Nolan from R-1 to C-2 General Commercial
• Consider Ordinance 2023-26 amending irrigation system installation and operation regulations
• Consider building permit extensions for properties at 504 Lighthouse Drive, 403 Mayapple, 102 Azalea Loop, and 110 Bunny Run

Council approved three rezoning ordinances and three amendments to utility and water conservation codes. The city also granted two building permit extensions and approved several consent items, including a lease for EMS personnel accommodations.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-20: Rezoning 110 Los Puertas to R-6 Casita (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-21: Rezoning 1200 CR 311 to R-1 Single Family Residential (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-22: Rezoning 2301 Clayton Nolan to C-2 General Commercial (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-26: Amending irrigation system installation and operation rules (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-25: Amending water conservation plan (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-24: Amending drought contingency plan (4-0)
• Approved 60-day building permit extensions for 504 Lighthouse Drive and 110 Bunny Run for $5,000 each (4-0)
• Approved lease agreement for EMS personnel accommodations with Llano County ESD #1 and Burnet County ESD #1 (4-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council is meeting on April 12, 2023, with a short agenda that includes calling the meeting to order, an emergency management training exercise, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting appears to be primarily procedural with a training component.

• Emergency Management Training Exercise

The City Council met for emergency management training provided by Fire Chief Brent Batla. No substantive policy decisions or legislative actions were taken during the meeting.

• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will discuss and possibly approve Ordinance 2023-18, which amends sign, sanitation, and zoning regulations to qualify for Scenic Texas Platinum certification. The council will also receive updates on EOC operations, FY 2024 budget planning, dispatch operations, and the long-range plan. Public comment will be heard.

• Ordinance 2023-18: Scenic City Path to Platinum amendments to sign, trash receptacle, dumpster screening, and landscaping rules
• Update on EOC operations
• FY 2024 budget planning discussion
• Dispatch operations update
• Long Range Plan update

City Council approved Ordinance 2023-18, which amends building regulations for signs, property maintenance sanitation restrictions, and various zoning standards. Other agenda items regarding emergency operations, budget planning, dispatch, and the long range plan were discussed with no action taken.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-18 amending sign regulations, sanitation restrictions, and zoning standards (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Horseshoe Bay Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommending three zoning changes to City Council: rezoning 0.03 acres at 110 Los Puertas from A-1 Recreational to R-6 Casita for a pool, rezoning 1.11 acres at 1200 County Road 311 from A-1 Recreational to R-1 Single Family Residential, and rezoning 1.0 acres at 2301 Clayton Nolen Drive from R-1 to C-2 General Commercial. The commission will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Rezone 0.03 acres at 110 Los Puertas from A-1 Recreational to R-6 Casita (pool construction)
• Rezone 1.11 acres at 1200 County Road 311 from A-1 Recreational to R-1 Single Family Residential
• Rezone 1.0 acres at 2301 Clayton Nolen Drive from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-2 General Commercial
• Approve minutes from February 28 and March 6, 2023 meetings

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and recommended the approval of three separate rezoning requests. These requests include changes for properties at 110 Los Puertas, 1200 County Road 311, and 2301 Clayton Nolan Drive.

• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved March 6, 2023 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve rezoning 0.03 acres at 110 Los Puertas from A-1 Recreational to R-6 Casita (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve rezoning 1.11 acres at 1200 County Road 311 from A-1 Recreational to R-1 Single Family Residential (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve rezoning 1.0 acres at 2301 Clayton Nolan Drive from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-2 General Commercial (3-1)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will hold public hearings and consider three ordinances, including rezoning the 308.36-acre Monarch Ridge Public Improvement District from A-1 Recreational to Zone 19 Monarch Ridge, and two zoning code amendments. They will also discuss a speculative homes limit for Tuscan Village, approve a shared use paths map, and consider building permit extensions. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and an interlocal agreement renewal.

• Ordinance 2023-17: Rezone 308.36 acres (Monarch Ridge PID) from A-1 Recreational to Zone 19 Monarch Ridge
• Ordinance 2023-18: Amend sign, sanitation, and zoning regulations (Scenic City)
• Ordinance 2023-19: Add Image Corridor Overlay District supplemental regulations
• Resolution 2023-09: Approve Shared Use Paths Map of Master Transportation Plan
• Third building permit extensions for 100 W. Up There and 104 Desert Rose (Maverick Construction)

City Council approved the rezoning of approximately 308.36 acres for the Monarch Ridge Public Improvement District and adopted a shared use paths map for the Master Transportation Plan. The council also granted two building permit extensions to Maverick Construction. One ordinance regarding scenic city building and sign regulations was deferred to a future workshop.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-17 rezoning 308.36 acres of Monarch Ridge PID from A-1 Recreational to Zone 19 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-19 adding Image Corridor Overlay District supplemental regulations (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-09 Shared Use Paths Map for Master Transportation Plan (4-0)
• Approved 135-day building permit extension for 100 W. Up There for $11,250 fee (4-0)
• Approved 135-day building permit extension for 104 Desert Rose for $11,250 fee (4-0)
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved renewal of Interlocal Agreement with Burnet County for Jail Services (4-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 2023-18 regarding Scenic City building and sign regulations to April 4, 2023

The Board of Adjustment

The Horseshoe Bay Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request by Zacharia and Natalie Mani to allow a second point of access for their lot at 407 Blazing Star in Summit Rock. The zoning ordinance limits residential lots to one access point, but the applicants want a circular driveway for their home under construction. Staff recommends approval, with two residents supporting and one opposing the request.

• Variance No. 2023-01 to allow more than one point of access for Lot 34, Skywater over Horseshoe Bay Plat No. 2.1, 407 Blazing Star
• Public hearing and action on variance to Section 14.02.414(c)(1)(Q) of the Zoning Ordinance
• Approval of minutes from January 24, 2023 regular meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for a property in the Summit Rock area. The decision allows for more than one point of access for the lot. The board also approved the minutes from the January 24, 2023, meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes of January 24, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved BOA Variance No. 2023-01 for 407 Blazing Star to allow more than one point of access (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Horseshoe Bay Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular public meeting on March 6, 2023, at 2:00 pm in the City Council Chambers. The only substantive item is a presentation on Impact Fee Methodology by Grady Reed of HDR. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Presentation on Impact Fee Methodology by Grady Reed, HDR

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a special meeting to consider a zoning ordinance for Monarch Ridge. The commission voted to recommend that City Council approve the rezoning of the area from A-1 Recreation to Zone 19 Monarch Ridge.

• Recommended City Council approve Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map for Monarch Ridge (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending that City Council rezone approximately 308.36 acres known as the Monarch Ridge Public Improvement District from A-1 Recreation to a new Zone 19 Monarch Ridge classification. The rezoning is required by the Monarch Ridge Development Agreement and annexation ordinance, and the draft ordinance includes detailed standards for residential, commercial, and recreational uses.

• Rezoning Monarch Ridge (approx. 308.36 acres) from A-1 Recreation to Zone 19 Monarch Ridge
• New Zone 19 includes R-1 single-family, GH garden home, C-2 commercial, and A-1 recreational sub-districts
• Minimum dwelling sizes: 2,500 sq ft (one-story) and 2,800 sq ft (two-story) for R-1; 1,800 sq ft for GH
• Commercial uses allowed include restaurants, medical facilities, assisted living, and convenience store with gas pumps (conditional)
• Standards include dark skies, image corridor overlay, masonry exterior walls, and 24-hour operation for medical facilities

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a special meeting to consider a zoning change for Monarch Ridge. The commission voted to recommend that City Council approve the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to rezone the area from A-1 Recreation to Zone 19 Monarch Ridge.

• Recommended City Council approve Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map for Monarch Ridge (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to City Council on three items: rezoning Monarch Ridge (308.36 acres) from A-1 Recreation to Zone 19, creating an Image Corridor Overlay Zoning District, and revising the Scenic City Path to Platinum ordinance. They will also discuss commissioner roles and set meeting dates. The Monarch Ridge rezoning includes a request to continue the hearing to March 6, 2023.

• Rezoning Monarch Ridge (308.36 acres) from A-1 Recreation to Zone 19
• Image Corridor Overlay Zoning District public hearing
• Scenic City Path to Platinum ordinance revisions
• Discussion of P&Z and Capital Improvements Advisory Committee roles
• Continuance request for Monarch Ridge hearing to March 6, 2023

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council approve the Image Corridor Overlay Zoning District and the Scenic City Ordinance revisions. A decision on the Monarch Ridge rezoning was continued to a special meeting. The commission also scheduled its first meeting with the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee.

• Recommended City Council approve the Image Corridor Overlay Zoning District (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Scenic City Ordinance revisions (5-0)
• Continued Monarch Ridge rezoning item to March 6, 2023, special meeting (5-0)
• Set first Capital Improvements Advisory Committee meeting for March 6, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved February 7, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

City Council approved a $749,347.62 street seal coating contract and a $175,750 project management agreement for the City Center and Fire Station #2. The council also granted four building permit extensions to Legends Communities and accepted the 2022 audited financial report.

• Accepted audited financial report for year ended September 30, 2022 (5-0)
• Awarded street seal coating contract to Alpha Paving Industries for $749,347.62 (5-0)
• Awarded project management contract for City Center and Fire Station #2 to Sharp Consultants, LLC for $175,750.00 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-08 for Construction Manager at Risk method for City Center and Fire Station #2 (5-0)
• Approved 180-day building permit extension for 428 Mayapple for $20,000 fee (5-0)
• Approved 60-day building permit extension for 118 Lucia for $5,000 fee (5-0)
• Approved 60-day building permit extension for 100 Lucia Ct. for $10,000 fee (5-0)
• Approved 60-day building permit extension for 403 Mayapple for $5,000 fee (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Horseshoe Bay Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting with mostly administrative items: electing a vice chairman, approving minutes from the November 2022 meeting, and adopting the 2023 meeting schedule. The commission will also receive a member orientation, including a presentation by City Attorney Rex Baker on legal aspects of planning and zoning. No public hearings or zoning decisions are on this agenda.

• Election of a Vice Chairman
• Approval of minutes from November 22, 2022 regular meeting
• Review and approval of 2023 meeting schedule (monthly meetings, mostly at Council Chambers)
• Member orientation: review of new member packet and legal presentation by City Attorney Rex Baker

The Commission appointed a Vice Chair and approved the 2023 meeting schedule. Members also approved the minutes from the November 22, 2022, meeting. New members received an orientation on planning, zoning, and the Development Services Department.

• Appointed Buddy Bullock as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved November 22, 2022, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Proposed Meeting Schedule for 2023 (5-0)

The Board of Adjustment

The Horseshoe Bay Board of Adjustment is meeting to handle routine administrative items: electing a vice chairperson, approving minutes from the November 29, 2022 meeting, and adopting the 2023 meeting schedule. The board will also receive an orientation, including a presentation by City Attorney Rex Baker on legal aspects of the board. No public hearings or variance requests are on this agenda.

• Election of a Vice Chairperson
• Approval of minutes from November 29, 2022 regular meeting
• Review and approval of 2023 meeting schedule (12 meetings, mostly at Council Chambers)
• Member orientation with presentation by City Attorney Rex Baker

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council approve the Image Corridor Overlay Zoning District and the Scenic City Path to Platinum ordinance revisions. A decision on rezoning Monarch Ridge was continued to a special meeting. The commission also scheduled a meeting for the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee.

• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Continued Monarch Ridge rezoning item to March 6, 2023 (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Image Corridor Overlay Zoning District (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Scenic City Path to Platinum ordinance revisions (5-0)
• Set Capital Improvements Advisory Committee meeting for March 6, 2023 (5-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council will hold public hearings and consider annexing approximately 308.36 acres (Monarch Ridge) into the city, with temporary A-1 Recreational zoning. They will also discuss and possibly act on filling a council vacancy, a short-term rental ordinance, and several building permit extensions. The agenda includes routine consent items and informational reports.

• Ordinance 2023-06: Annex 308.36 acres (Monarch Ridge) into city limits
• Ordinance 2023-07: Temporary A-1 Recreational zoning for annexed land
• Resolution 2023-06: Appoint council member to fill vacancy left by Randy Rives
• Ordinance 2023-11: Add short-term rental regulations to Chapter 4
• Ordinance 2023-12: Add short-term rental permit fee to fee schedule

City Council approved new short-term rental ordinances and the annexation of approximately 308.36 acres for the Monarch Ridge PID. The council also appointed Jeff Jones to a vacant City Council seat and approved several building permit extensions.

• Annexed approximately 308.36 acres of land (4-0)
• Adopted A-1 Recreational Use zoning for Monarch Ridge PID (4-0)
• Approved short-term rental ordinance with $600 permit and renewal fees (4-0)
• Appointed Jeff Jones to City Council to fill vacancy (4-0)
• Approved $320,000 budget increase for two brush trucks (4-0)
• Approved 180-day building permit extension for 100 Lighthouse Drive for $40,000 (4-0)
• Approved 60-day building permit extensions for 100 Lucia Ct. ($5,000) and 304 Dalton Circle ($10,000) (4-0)
• Dissolved Parks, Broadband, and Communications Advisory Committees (4-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council is meeting to conduct an emergency management training exercise. The agenda contains no regular business items, only the call to order, the training exercise, and adjournment.

• Emergency management training exercise

The City Council met for emergency management training provided by Fire Chief Brent Batla. No substantive legislative actions were taken during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Horseshoe Bay City Council is meeting for informational discussions only, with no action to be taken. They will receive final reports from the Parks, Broadband, and Communications Advisory Committees, as well as updates from the Historic Preservation and Transportation Advisory Committees. The agenda also includes preliminary planning for the FY 2024 budget, a long-range plan update, and departmental updates on fire, development services, and utilities. The council will also enter executive session to consult with the city attorney regarding pending litigation.

• Final report from Parks Advisory Committee on 2023-2027 recommendations
• Final report from Broadband Advisory Committee
• FY 2024 Budget Preliminary Planning
• Short Term Rental Ordinance Update
• Reclassification of Utilities Electrician Technician to Plant Operator Trainee

The meeting consisted of informational reports and discussions with no actions taken on business items. The council convened an executive session regarding pending litigation, but no decisions were made. The meeting concluded with a vote to adjourn.

• Approved motion to adjourn (3-0)